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Newcastle Racecourse

There has been horseracing in Newcastle for 350 years, but the present course has been in its current location in Gosforth Park since 1881. The racecourse hosts both flat and National Hunt races, the most prestigious meeting being the Northumberland Plate, held in late June or early July. The course offers a wide range of hospitality packages for both corporate and individual clients, and can be hired for private parties and weddings. The course is off the B1318, adjacent to the Newcastle Marriott Hotel off the A1. Newcastle Airport is six miles away. A bus service operates between the course and Regent Centre Metro station, and on race days there is a free bus hopper between Regent Centre and Four Lane Ends stations.

What's On @ Newcastle Racecourse

Literary Escape Festival

Literary Escape Festival

9 May 2026 - 14 Nov 2026

The Literary Escape Festival is a one-day grassroots book festival celebrating independent authors, local creatives, and small businesses. Designed to bring readers and makers together, the festival offers a relaxed and welcoming space to discover new voices, meet authors, and explore a curated selection of handmade goods from independent makers. Visitors can enjoy book signings, and the chance to browse stalls while soaking up a vibrant, community-led literary atmosphere. As part of a touring festival series, the Literary Escape Festival champions independent literature, creative entrepreneurship, and accessible cultural experiences, creating opportunities for local communities to connect through books, creativity, and shared stories.
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Good Friday Family Funday

Good Friday Family Funday

3 Apr 2026 - 3 Apr 2026

Celebrate Good Friday with a fun-filled family day out at the All Weather Finals Family Funday, the perfect Easter weekend activity with plenty to keep kids and adults entertained. Alongside exciting racing, there’s a whole afternoon of free, family-friendly activities in a lively circus-themed setting, making it an easy and affordable day out - especially with free entry for under-18s. Family entertainment includes: - Circus workshops - Magic shows - Live dance performances - K-Pop meet & greet - Easter treasure hunt - Funfair rides - Inflatable zone - Face painting - Meet the ponies - Free Easter eggs
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